Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Today we celebrate both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12) and George Washington’s birthday (February 22) on the same weekend, so in honor of both presidents I would like to call […]
In Honor of Presidents Day Read More »
Top National League catcher of his day Second Black player selected to play in the Major Leagues Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1969 His playing career was ended
Roy Campanella (1921-1993), Negro League Superstar Chosen to Move to Major Leagues Read More »
• First African American to have a regular role on a nationwide radio–and then television–program • Though the character of Rochester was a valet, Anderson, working with Jack Benny, developed
Eddie Anderson (1905-1977): Created Role of Rochester Read More »
The California Eagle, a newspaper for black residents of Southern California, was the brain child of John James Neimore (1862-1912). Neimore, a California newcomer, observed other black settlers arriving in
The California Eagle: A Newspaper for a Black Readership That Was Ahead of Its Time Read More »
• Worcy Crawford (1917-2010) was one of many unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. • Crawford Bus Company served the black community at vital times, often as part of
Worcy Crawford, Civil Rights Hero Read More »
My grandfather was the quarterback for the University of Colorado in 1917. This photo hangs in our home and never ceases to catch the attention of today’s football fans. (He’s
The Early Days of Football: Far Removed from the Super Bowl Read More »
